York University's Bridging Program for Internationally Educated Professionals (IEP) offers a unique opportunity for employers to collaborate on real-world projects while supporting learners' transition into the Canadian workplace. Participants in this program are motivated individuals who are looking to establish themselves in the Canadian workplace, and upskill their local credentials. Participants have 3+ years of international career experience, international university degrees, and are eligible to work in Canada. Our program seeks to engage companies in an exciting business challenge, whereby students will work in small groups and engage in a selected project over an intensive 2-day period (hybrid).The structure of this business challenge will be as follows:Kickoff week: Leading up to the challenge day, the employer will send information regarding the project to the student group. This can be in the form of a data set, company insights, or general background context.Day 1: Student group and employer partner will meet to discuss the project in more depth. Students will then take that away as a group and work on their analysis.Day 2: Student groups will work on the project and present their findings to a panel of their educators & faculty members, as well as the employer partners.

Welcome to York University's Global Health and Humanitarianism course! We are thrilled to offer you the opportunity to collaborate with our students on real-world projects that explore the intricate nexus between global health and humanitarian action. Our program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to critically examine and address complex challenges in the realm of global health equity and humanitarian response.The learners in our Global Health and Humanitarianism course are adept at tackling a wide array of projects that align with our learning objectives. They possess the capability to delve into the principles and actions of global humanitarianism, understanding its intricacies and applying them to real-world scenarios. Furthermore, they can describe the pivotal roles played by major global health actors in supporting humanitarian efforts, providing insightful analyses into their functions and impacts. With a keen eye for detail, our students can compare and contrast different paradigms of humanitarianism, shedding light on their nuances and implications.Steps for Matching:1. Match Request Submission: Submit your project idea, and we'll schedule a video call to discuss its suitability for our students.   2. Pre-Approval: If both parties agree, we'll confirm the match on the Riipen platform.    3. Students Choosing: Once pre-approved, your project will be available for students to select. They will choose whom they wish to collaborate with individually.   4. Collaboration Starts: All communication will take place on the Riipen platform, ensuring seamless interaction among educators, employers, and learners.

Welcome to the York University Global Environmental Health Challenge! As the professor leading this initiative, I invite esteemed businesses to join us in an enriching collaboration. This experience bridges academia and industry, offering a unique opportunity for employers to submit projects that align with our Global Environmental Health course.Overall Info:York University is a renowned institution committed to excellence in education. Our Global Environmental Health program equips students with a profound understanding of environmental challenges and their impact on human health. Engaging with our students in real-world projects not only benefits them but also provides businesses with innovative solutions.Steps for Matching:Match Request Submission: Employers will submit a match request, initiating a video call where I, as the professor, will discuss the project's suitability with the employer.Pre-Approval: If mutual agreement is reached, both parties confirm the match on the Riipen platform, signifying initial approval at this stage.Students Choosing: Pre-approved projects become available for students to individually select, aligning their interests and skills with the projects they find most compelling.Collaboration Starts: All communication takes place on the Riipen platform, ensuring a seamless experience for educators, employers, and learners.Ideal Partner:We are actively seeking partners who share our commitment to addressing local environmental challenges. Your participation will not only enhance the educational experience of our students but also contribute to innovative solutions for our community.

Students analyze marketing problems and develop solutions to real-world situations. This course provides students with more advanced marketing theory, builds on some of what they already know, and provides an opportunity for them to apply their knowledge to a real client such as your own organization. Much of the focus of this course is on marketing planning, Past clients have received either a marketing plan or an output which addresses a marketing requirement, such as a marketing communications plan. We generally work with clients that have been in business for at least a few years, have gone through early growth and now want to expand their markets or improve their revenues. Clients' annual revenues are generally material - in excess of $0.5- 1 million, sometimes materially more. Past client projects have involved issues such as market penetration, awareness, US market entry, Canadian and/or US market development, customer attraction, and customer retention. We have worked with companies in Canada and the US, and not-for-profits in a wide variety of industries. The course is led by a long-term adjunct professor who has guided students in prior course iterations for many years. He is Partner with the marketing management consulting firm, Convergence Management Consultants Ltd., where he assists clients to identify, assess and resolve their marketplace issues. He has previously served as a Senior Partner with a Big 4 management consultancy and Vice President for a publicly traded firm, among other positions. He is author of four books on marketing, customer relationships and competition.